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The Essays of Francis Bacon
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A modern volunteer audio reading of Bacon's essays, useful for listening to his ideas aloud.
A modern audio reading of Bacon's own essays, not his voice but a tool for studying his text.
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What it is
This is a LibriVox volunteer audio recording of Francis Bacon's essays. The recording is a modern reading made by a volunteer, not a recording of Bacon himself, since no recordings exist from his lifetime.
Why it matters
The essays were written by Bacon, a politician and thinker who held offices including Attorney General and Lord Chancellor before his career ended in disgrace. Hearing them read aloud can help students follow the rhythm of his prose.
Look closer
- How does hearing the essays aloud change how they feel compared to reading them silently?
- Why is it important to know this is a modern reading and not Bacon's own voice?
- What does the introduction to the recording tell you about how Bacon is remembered?
This book is part of the curated material that grounds the AI version of Francis Bacon on Humy.ai — when students ask about related events, the AI can quote it and cite it.
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